Picking up those brushes again.

Hi and welcome to the occasional mutterings of Dave Doc, a military modeller and some time gamer. Gaming and model making has given me a real education, History & Geography(obvious really), Artistry, Politics, Economics, Logistics, Project Management -you try building miniature armies without the last 3.

I will use the blog to record my creations & the odd occasion I actually do some gaming.

I have always been inspired by the aesthetic side of gaming. Playing on well constructed terrain using excellently painted units is always a joy.

Tuesday, 27 January 2015

Sudan - Naval Brigade and R.I.F.

This
weeks progress sees the perennial favourites of the Naval Brigade
receive the first of their infantry section reinforcements, wounded
markers , the Petty Officers , and the commanders. All by Perry
Miniatures. This time these were well cast taking up little time to
prepare (I need to source another 5 lots of these). Also really nice to
paint.

I am going at some point to do "special" with these lads pulling a gun and limber..

One
of the small units for the campaign are Princess Victorias' Royal Irish
Fusiliers. These were diverted from service further east and wore the
India Service kit . At a mere 18 figures strong they are somewhat
understrength compared to some of the larger units. Again these are
Perry as per the York and Lancs. Real simple and easy to paint.

Next we have various casualties and the M.O

I am really in need of a stock up ! The lead pile is nearly empty. So it will be steamers, Camel Corps and the Cameron Highlanders (for a red coated unit) on the wish list.